> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.opentrade.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.opentrade.io/getting-started/onboarding/eligibility-requirements.md). # Eligibility Requirements Learn more about who is eligible (and who is not) to use OpenTrade. ## No Retail Users Notwithstanding passing KYC/AML/CFT checks and sanctions screening, OpenTrade clients must be high-net worth individuals, companies, professional clients, sophisticated investors, accredited investors, or the equivalent in the jurisdiction in which they reside and/or operate. {% hint style="info" %} **Retail users are not eligible for onboarding to OpenTrade.** {% endhint %} ## Prohibited Countries OpenTrade will not onboard any individual or company residing and/or operating in countries subject to sanctions by US, UK, EU, and UN government agencies. OpenTrade will not onboard companies or individuals who are located, organised, or resident in the following countries: * North Korea * Cuba * Iran * Syria * Russia * Any other country subject to comprehensive United States sanctions and/or embargoes, UN sanctions, or if you are on the U.S. Treasury Department’s Specially Designated Nationals List; * Any company or individual which supply any goods or services to any individual or organisation located, organised, or resident in Cuba, Iran, North Korea, or Syria or any other country subject to United States comprehensive sanctions and/or embargoes ## Enhanced Due Diligence Enhanced due diligence may be required during onboarding for any Lender which present a high financial crime risk to OpenTrade. In addition to standard KYC/AML/CFT measures, EDD can be required due to a number of factors, including if the lender has been asses as having a high risk of money laundering based on our internal risk assessment, company structure, industry, reputation, involvement of PEPs, companies and individuals located, organised, or resident in jurisdictions that FATF recommends increased monitoring and/or the FCA considers "High Risk", among others. OpenTrade reserves the right to apply part or all of EDD to medium or low risk Lenders if deemed necessary. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.opentrade.io/getting-started/onboarding/eligibility-requirements.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `build a script that syncs our docs to a CMS` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.